Cranberry Zucchini Snack Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cranberry Zucchini Snack Cake
53 min.
32
121kcal

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Welcome to a delightful baking experience! If you’re looking for a flavorful treat that embodies both health and indulgence, our Cranberry Zucchini Snack Cake is just what you need. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, this cake is a scrumptious way to sneak in some nourishing ingredients while satisfying your sweet tooth. With each slice, you’ll find a delightful combination of fresh cranberries and moist shredded zucchini, topped off with the tropical sweetness from crushed pineapple.

Not only is this cake simple to make, but it also serves a crowd of 32, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or casual get-togethers. Its light texture, combined with the crunch of walnuts, creates a satisfying bite that everyone will love. Plus, at just 121 calories per serving, you can enjoy this cake without the guilt!

Imagine the aroma of cinnamon and fruity goodness wafting through your kitchen as you whip up this delightful dessert. With just 53 minutes from start to finish, you'll have a beautiful cake ready to impress family and friends. Dust it lightly with confectioner’s sugar for the perfect finishing touch, and watch as this snack cake becomes the star of your dessert table. Dive into this delightful recipe, and bring a slice of joy to your day!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 14 ounces pineapple crushed canned
  • 0.3 cup coconut oil melted
  • cup cranberries fresh
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts 
  • 1.5 cups sugar white
  • cup zucchini shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper. Puree the can of crushed pineapple with the juice and set aside.In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, yogurt, oil, vanilla extract and blended pineapple puree.Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry flour mix and stir until just combined.Fold in the zucchini, cranberries and walnuts.Divide the batter between the two pans. To be precise scoop out 1 cup of batter each time and fill the pans equally.
  2. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cakes comes out clean.Cool in the pans for 10 minutes and then move it to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioner’s sugar, if desired.
  3. Cut each cake into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein5.67%
Fat23.12%
Carbs71.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.19
Glycemic Load
13.25
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.8286956398869%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.5mg
Delphinidin
0.24mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
1.54mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.55mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.77kcal
6.04%
Fat:3.19g
4.9%
Saturated Fat:1.62g
10.13%
Carbohydrates:22.09g
7.36%
Net Carbohydrates:21.25g
7.73%
Sugar:12.36g
13.73%
Cholesterol:0.5mg
0.17%
Sodium:126.23mg
5.49%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:1.76g
3.52%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.18%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.74%
Folate:25.32µg
6.33%
Selenium:4.29µg
6.12%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.54%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.89%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Fiber:0.84g
3.34%
Copper:0.07mg
3.32%
Vitamin C:2.42mg
2.93%
Phosphorus:29.12mg
2.91%
Magnesium:8.97mg
2.24%
Calcium:20.71mg
2.07%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.79%
Potassium:60.77mg
1.74%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.29%